CLEARVIEW
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Reorganization
Meeting
April
24, 2008
Call
to Order:
The reorganization meeting of the Clearview
Regional Board of Education was held on the above date in the Administration Building
Public Meeting Room. Mrs. Esther
Pennell, Business Administrator, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Statement
of Public Meeting in Accordance with the New Jersey Public Meetings Act:
It was announced that in accordance with
the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231, P.L. 1975), advance notice of this
meeting has been provided by publishing written notice in the media and posting
notice at the District Administration Building.
Flag
Salute:
The Flag Salute was said by all present.
Report
of Election Results:
Mrs. Pennell reported to the Board of
Education, the following election results:
To the Board of Education
Mantua Township
|
Michael
Riggs |
-Three
Year Term |
|
Frank
Smith |
-Three
Year Term |
|
John
Hughes |
-One
Year Term |
Harrison
Township
|
Timothy
VanNoy |
-Three
Year Term |
Annual School Budget
|
Yes |
1,054 |
|
No |
679 |
Oaths
of Office:
Mrs. Pennell administered the Oath of
Office to the following newly elected board members:
John Hughes One Year Term Mantua
Township
Michael Riggs Three Year Term Mantua
Township
Frank Smith Three Year Term Mantua
Township
Timothy VanNoy Three Year Term
Harrison Township
Roll
Call Attendance:
Roll call/attendance was then
taken:
|
Present: |
Mrs.
Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr.
Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk |
|
Absent: |
None. |
Appointment
of Board President:
Mrs. Pennell opened the floor
for nominations for Board President.
Mr.
Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Trifiletti, to nominate Mr. Michael Riggs
for the position of Board President for 2008/2009 (until the next
reorganization occurs).
Mrs. Pennell asked for any other
nominations.
Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Trifiletti, that the nominations
for Board President be closed.
The motion to
approve Mr. Michael Riggs as Board President was approved by a roll call vote
as follows:
|
Yea: |
Mrs.
Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti,
Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk |
|
Nay: |
None. |
|
Abstention: |
Mr.
Miller |
Appointment
of Vice President:
Mrs. Pennell opened the floor
for nominations for Board Vice President:
Mr.
Smith moved, seconded by Mrs. Atkins, to nominate Mr. Michael Wolk for the
position of Board Vice President for 2008/2009 (until the next reorganization
occurs).
Mrs. Pennell asked for any other
nominations.
Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mrs. Atkins, that the nominations for
Board Vice President be closed.
The motion to approve Mr.
Michael Wolk as Board Vice President was approved by a roll call vote as
follows:
|
Yea: |
Mrs.
Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti,
Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk |
|
Nay: |
None. |
Code
of Ethics Presentation:
Mrs. Pennell made a presentation to the
Board of Education regarding the Code of Ethics for School Board Members
required under the School Ethics Act, C.178, P.L. 2001.
Appointments:
Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Betlejewski, that the Board of
Education approve the following appointments:
a.
Appointments
for Professional Services:
(1)
Auditor
Nick Petroni & Associates
(2)
Solicitor/Labor
Relations Frank Cavallo Parker, McCay
(3)
Treasurer
of School Monies - Gayle Tschopp through
June 30, 2008
(4)
Secretary
to the Board of Education Esther R. Pennell
(5)
Architect
of Record Faridy, Veisz, Fraytak
(6)
Insurance
Agent Porch Insurance, A Division of Commerce National
(7)
Affirmative
Action Officer Barbara Castleberry
(8)
Title
IX Coordinator Jeff Chierici
(9)
Section
504 Compliance Officer Jeff Chierici
(10)
ADA
Officer Jeff Chierici
(11)
Affirmative
Action Officer for Public Bidding and Contracts for the 2008/2009 school year
(Public Agency Compliance Officer, P.A.C.O.) Esther R. Pennell
(12)
Custodian
of Government Records as per the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act (OPRA),
N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1 Esther R. Pennell
(13)
Purchasing
Agent Establishing the bid level as defined by the Qualified Purchasing Agent
status of $29,000 Esther R. Pennell
(14)
Records
Custodian for Student Records as per the New Jersey Open Public Records Act
(OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1 Barbara Castleberry
(15)
Personnel
Records as per the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1
Superintendent
(16)
Homeless
Liaison Maggie Monk
(17)
Issuing
Officer of Working Papers for the 2008/2009 school year Barbara Castleberry
(18)
Right-to-Know
Officer for the 2008/2009 school year Dennis Leggoe
(19)
Safety
Officer for the 2008/2009 school year Dennis Leggoe
(20)
Indoor
Air Quality Designee for the 2008/2009 school year Dennis Leggoe
(21)
Chemical
Hygiene Officer for the 2008/2009 school year Dennis Leggoe
(22)
Integrated
Pest Management Coordinator for the 2008/2009 school year Dennis Leggoe
(23)
AHERA
Coordinator for the 2008/2009 school year Dennis Leggoe
The
motion was approved by a roll call vote:
|
Yea: |
Mrs.
Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti,
Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk |
|
Nay: |
None. |
Adoptions:
Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mrs. Atkins, that the Board of
Education approve the following adoptions:
a.
All
Policies, Procedures and all Curriculum to include textbooks.
b.
The
permitted pupil records in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.3(a)2:
·
Personal
data which identified each pupil enrolled
·
Record
of daily attendance
·
Pupil
progress according to the district system of evaluation
·
History
and status of physical health compiled in accordance with State regulations
·
Records
regarding the education of educationally handicapped pupils
c.
The
current Purchasing Manual.
d.
The
Safety & Security Plan.
e.
The
Code of Ethics
The
motion was approved by a roll call vote:
|
Yea: |
Mrs.
Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr.
Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk |
|
Nay: |
None. |
|
Abstention: |
Mr.
VanNoy (a & c) |
Designations:
Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Board of Education
approve the following designations:
a.
Approval
of Depositories:
Susquehanna Bank for the following accounts:
|
General
Warrant (Account) |
Payroll
Account |
Agency
Account |
|
Athletic
Account |
Student
Activities Account |
Cafeteria
Account |
|
School
Store Account |
Building
Project Account |
Unemployment
Comp. Account |
|
Adult/Community
School Account |
Supt/Business
Admin. Account |
Dependent
Day Care Account |
b.
Approval
of Signatories:
·
Warrant
Account - President, Board Secretary, Treasurer
·
Agency
Account - Business Administrator
·
Payroll
Account Treasurer
·
Cafeteria
Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, Food Service Director
·
Athletic
Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, HS Building Administrators
·
Student
Activities Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, HS Building
Administrators
·
School
Store Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, HS Building
Administrators
·
Adult/Community
School Account - Business Administrator, Director of Adult/Community School
·
Unemployment
Compensation Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent
·
Superintendent/Business
Administrators Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent
·
Building
Project Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent
·
NJ/ARM
- Business Administrator, Superintendent, Secretary/Business Assistant
c.
Approval
of the Gloucester County Times and Courier Post newspapers as the official
newspapers of the Clearview Regional Board of Education for Public Notices in
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
The
motion was approved by a roll call vote:
|
Yea: |
Mrs.
Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr.
Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk |
|
Nay: |
None. |
Other:
Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Hughes, that
the Board of Education approve the following items:
a.
Approval
of the following petty cash amounts for the 2008/09 school year:
·
Transportation
Office - $300.00
·
Central
Office - $200.00
·
High
School $100.00
·
Middle
School - $100.00
·
Superintendent/Business
Administrators Acct. - $500.00
·
Student
Activities Director - $100.00
·
Adult
Community School - $50.00
b.
Approval
of the 2008/2009 tax levy certifications for both Harrison and Mantua
Townships.
c.
Approval
of the job descriptions contained in the current Job Description Manual.
d.
Approval
of the annual review of procedures regarding over-expenditure of funds in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12.
e.
Approval
to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement within the County of Gloucester
for the purchase of work, materials and supplies as needed during the 2008/2009
school year.
f.
Approval
to grant the Superintendent of Schools authority to transfer funds between
board meetings.
g.
Approval
of the payment of bills between board meetings as needed on an emergency basis
with the full list to be presented at subsequent meeting for ratification.
h.
Approval
of the Day, Time and Place for Worksessions and Regular Meetings (see attached
detailed list of dates Attachment A):
·
Worksessions
will be held the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration
Building.
·
The
Regular meetings of the Board will be held the fourth Thursday of the month at
7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. (Exceptions
to this schedule are noted on the attached detailed list of dates.)
The
motion was approved by a roll call vote:
|
Yea: |
Mrs.
Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr.
Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk |
|
Nay: |
None. |
|
Abstention: |